DL-Malic acid
DL-苹果酸
Also known as: (±)-Malic Acid, 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, 2-Hydroxysuccinic acid, alpha-Hydroxysuccinic acid, Deoxytetraric acid, Hydroxybutanedioic acid, R,S-Malic acid, Malic acid, dl-, DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
DL-Malic acid (CAS 6915-15-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H6O5 and a molecular weight of 134.087 g/mol. It is also known as (±)-Malic Acid, 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid and 2-Hydroxysuccinic acid. Key properties include a melting point of 131-133ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 306.4±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 153.4±20.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 6915-15-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-25825-2
- Molecular Formula
- C4H6O5
- Chinese Name
- DL-苹果酸
- Molecular Weight
- 134.087 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 131-133ºC(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 306.4±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 153.4±20.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 134.021530 |
| PSA | 94.83000 |
| LogP | -1.26 |
| Additional Property | 4.6 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.529 |
| Additional Property | methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless | 558 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Dai Z, et al. Current advance in biological production of malic acid using wild type and metabolic engineered strains. Bioresour Technol. 2018 Jun;258:345-353. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918990090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of DL-Malic acid?
The CAS number of DL-Malic acid is 6915-15-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Malic acid?
DL-Malic acid has molecular formula C4H6O5 and molecular weight 134.087 g/mol.
Is DL-Malic acid hazardous?
DL-Malic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
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